Bert Jansch dies aged 67
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Scottish folk singer Bert Jansch, founding member of the band Pentangle, has died at the age of 67. He passed away in the early part of Wednesday morning at a hospice in London, after being diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2009.
Jansch released 23 solo albums under his own name, the latest of which was 2007's Black Swan, in addition to the dozen released with Pentangle.
Booking agent John Barrow, who had worked with Jansch throughout his career told the BBC that he would be remembered as a "hard-working musician" and "a great man".
One of the greats.
Every aspiring guitarist should listen to his work. The way he played wasn't showy and wasn't over the top but it was technically astonishing. He was one of those musicians who truly became one with the instrument. He'll be missed.
People often talk about how Robert Johnson's playing had the effect of hearing two guitarists playing at the same time. That's pretty much exactly the impression I had when I first listened to Bert Jansch. What's more is that behind the technique he was also an amazing songwriter. RIP.
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